Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
selectmen
noun
/sɪˈlɛkt.men/
Definition
Selectmen are elected officials in certain towns who are responsible for overseeing town operations and making decisions regarding local governance.
Examples
- The selectmen decided to approve the new community center project.
- During the meeting, the selectmen discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
- In our town, selectmen are elected every three years.
Meaning
The term refers to members of a local government board in some areas, specifically in the New England region of the United States.
Synonyms
- town councilors
- board members
- local officials
